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American Legion Silver Dollar

Year of Issue

2019

Authorizing Legislation

Public Law 115-65

Background

In 2019, the U.S. Mint released the American Legion 100th Anniversary Silver Dollar Coin as part of the American Legion 100th Anniversary Coin Program. The program includes a $5 gold coin, $1 silver coin, and half dollar clad coin to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the American Legion.

The American Legion is a non-partisan organization founded in 1919. It is the nation's largest veterans group, with nearly two million members in more than 12,000 posts throughout the United States.

Characteristics

The obverse (heads) design depicts the American Legion emblem adorned by oak leaves and a lily, commemorating the founding of the American Legion in Paris, France.

The reverse (tails) design represents the founding of the American Legion in Paris in 1919. Above the crossed American and American Legion flags is a fleur de lis and the inscription “100 Years of Service.”

Obverse Inscriptions

  • LIBERTY
  • IN GOD WE TRUST
  • 2019

Reverse Inscriptions

  • UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
  • 1919
  • 2019
  • $1
  • E PLURIBUS UNUM

Mint and Mint Mark

Specifications

  • Composition: 99.9% silver
  • Diameter: 1.500 inches
  • Weight: 26.730 grams
  • Mintage Limit: 400,000 across all silver product options

Artist Credits